International Undergraduate Excellence Award
Overview
The University of Westminster offers the prestigious International Undergraduate Excellence Award to support high-achieving international students who demonstrate academic excellence and a passion for their chosen subject. This competitive, application-based scholarship provides a £2,500 tuition fee reduction for the first year of a full-time Bachelor's degree for the September 2025 intake. With only 40 awards available, a timely application is crucial.
Scholarship Value
The scholarship is a £2,500 tuition fee award for the first year of your studies. This amount is paid directly to the University as a fee waiver in your first semester. Please be aware that this award is for the first year only, and recipients will be liable for full tuition fees in subsequent years. The award cannot be used towards the £5,500 deposit payment required for your CAS (student visa).
How to Apply
This is a competitive, application-based award and is not granted automatically. To be considered, you must complete the following steps within the specified deadlines:
- First, apply for and receive an offer for a full-time Bachelor's course at the University of Westminster.
- Complete the separate online scholarship application form by the deadline of 16 June 2025.
- You must accept your offer and make the University of Westminster your firm choice by 30 June 2025.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
To be eligible to apply, you must be an international student with overseas fee status and hold an offer for a full-time Bachelor's course starting in September 2025.
Selection is based on the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence: Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement with grades that are significantly above the minimum requirement for their course.
- Passion for Subject: You should also show a strong interest and passion for your chosen field of study in your application.
Excluded Programmes and Applicants
You are not eligible to apply for this scholarship if you fall into one of the following categories:
- You are applying for a Bachelor’s programme with an integrated foundation year.
- You are applying for an International Summer School or Study Abroad Programme.
- You are a sponsored student receiving funding from an external organisation or governmental body (this does not include student loan schemes).
- You are eligible for any other discount on your course fees, such as a partner student discount or the EU Qualifications Award.
Important Notes
- There are a limited number of 40 scholarships available for the 2025 entry.
- The University will begin contacting students about the outcome of their application after 7 July 2025.
Eligible nationalities
Eligible program levels
- 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
- 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
- 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
- 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
- 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
- Integrated Masters
- Top-up Degree